Vasto’s grill king runs a small eight-table operation in the old town. The emphasis is on charcoal-grilled meat – namely lamb, beef and sausages – backed up by various appetiser plates and pasta cut and cooked right under your nose. It’s as much fun to watch as it is to eat here, with flavours that linger on the palate.
Trattoria da Peppe
Abruzzo
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